Julia Pappas
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Welcome to Governor Cox’s press shop. Here you can stay up-to-date on press releases, blog posts and more communication coming directly from our office.
May 6, 2021
Utah COVID-19 Briefing: May 6, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2021) — Click here to watch this week’s COVID-19 briefing. ASL interpretation is provided. Some highlights from this briefing include: We’ve administered 2,242,271 doses of the coronavirus vaccine. H.B. 294 will go into effect. More than 1 million Utahns fully immunized against COVID-19! We’ve reached a point where there are enough vaccines in the state
May 5, 2021
Nominees announced for 3rd District Court vacancy
SALT LAKE CITY — The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Royal Hansen, August 1, 2021. The nominees for the vacancy are: Kim Cordova, attorney, Kim Cordova, LLC; Amy Oliver, assistant director, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Coral Sanchez, deputy county attorney,
May 4, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson hold ceremonial signing of economic advancement bills
SALT LAKE CITY (May 4, 2021) — The commitment to develop talent, incentivize businesses and foster innovation through economic advancement is a priority of the Cox-Henderson administration as outlined in the One Utah Roadmap, its plan for the first 500 days. In celebration of these goals, Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson held a ceremonial signing for the following bills:
May 4, 2021
Gov. Cox taps Kathy Bounous as general counsel
SALT LAKE CITY (May 4, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Kathy Bounous to serve as general counsel for the governor. “I’m impressed with Kathy’s legal thinking, her outstanding experience as general counsel and her firm commitment to public service,” Gov. Cox said. “Her legislative experience and sound advice and counsel will serve her well in this new
May 3, 2021
May 3 – May 7, 2021: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson’s Schedule
Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to media and that a media Q&A is planned. Please note the Governor and Lt. Governor’s schedule may change dramatically due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Additional information on the governor’s media briefings will be made available in coming
May 3, 2021
Gov. Cox orders water conservation measures at all state facilities
SALT LAKE CITY (May 3, 2021) — In response to ongoing concerns about extremely dry conditions, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an executive order forbidding irrigation at state facilities between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., requiring that sprinklers are shut off during rain storms and making sure landscape watering systems are operating efficiently. Executive Order 2021-10 also encourages local governments